Strategic Tech Program Lead — Cloud, AI/ML & SaaS

Vizient, Inc.

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 117,600 - 206,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks an experienced program leader to direct a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives for the Spend Management platform.

You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to translate priorities into executable delivery plans while aligning multiple engineering organizations. You will oversee cross-functional programs spanning cloud infrastructure, data engineering, AI/ML, and enterprise technology, ensuring successful delivery through proactive

Qualifications

7 or more years of relevant experience.
Experience leading large, cross-functional technology programs.
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and SDLC practices.
Experience managing enterprise cloud-based software delivery programs, with Microsoft Azure preferred.
Working knowledge of cloud architectures, APIs, systems integrations, data platforms, and modern software engineering practices.
Exceptional organizational, communication, facilitation, and client relationship management skills.
Experience developing executive dashboards, governance reporting, and portfolio-level delivery insights.
Experience in data, analytics, AI, digital transformation, cloud modernization, or platform transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives.
Partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to translate priorities into delivery plans.
Drive end-to-end program planning, governance, milestone tracking, and delivery across multiple Agile teams.
Coordinate delivery across Cloud, Platform, Data, AI/ML, Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
Manage dependencies, risks, issues, and resource alignment for program execution.
Facilitate program planning sessions, Scrum-of-Scrums, release readiness, and governance meetings.
Lead programs involving cloud platform modernization, enterprise SaaS, data platforms, analytics, AI/Generative AI, APIs, and platform services.
Maintain integrated program plans, RAID logs, dashboards, and delivery metrics.
Support release planning, production readiness, deployment coordination, and operational transition activities.
Develop executive-ready communications and governance reporting.